Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Zeal
An earnest temper; may be enlightened (
Num. 25:11-13; 2 Cor. 7:11, 9:2
), or ignorant and misdirected (
Rom. 10:2; Phil. 3:6
). As a Christian grace, it must be grounded on right principles and directed to right ends (
Gal. 4:18
). It is sometimes ascribed to God (
2 Ki. 19:31; Isa. 9:7, 37:32; Ezek. 5:13
).
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